Read that again. And again. Repeat
it to yourself until you believe that it’s true. As dancers, we spend almost all of
our time in front of a mirror. In some instances, this can be very
informative, especially when we’re working on alignment in technique classes.
But the mirror can just as easily become a crutch. If we
allow ourselves to rely on it more than we should, it can be the very reason
why our artistry isn’t progressing. We can't allow ourselves to depend on it so much, that when it's not there, our bodies go into shock. Mirrors are false
sources of validation. It is a two dimensional reflection of three dimensional beings in space. Therefore, we must train ourselves
to look past it, instead of allowing it to affect how we view ourselves
and our bodies.
SO... my
advice? Get out of the mirror, and get into your body. Get in tune with it.
Listen to it. Listen to what it needs, and give it just that. Embrace the space
that you dance in every day. Embrace the world you move through. Become one
with your surroundings, and begin to notice how your artistic experiences
change. You have the power to transform not only your dancing, but your human
experience. See beyond the mirror…look DEEPER.
Peace & love,
MSB
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